Video Games Live Blasts Into Hartman Arena November 9! Featuring The Wichita State Orchestra! - On Sale Now! –

Gamers and rockers unite! The largest video game concert in the world, Video Games Live is set to make its Wichita debut with the help of the Wichita State University Orchestra and choir November 9 at Hartman Arena!

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the greatest video games of all time. Created and produced by industry veteran and world famous video game composer Tommy Tallarico; top orchestras and choirs around the world perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.

Special events surround the show, including a pre- and post-show festival. Guests will enjoy interactive game demos, prizes, a costume contest, game competitions and the very popular meet-and-greet with top game composers and designers.

The best way to describe Video Games Live?  Picture the excitement and energy of a rock concert mixed with the power and emotion of a symphony orchestra combined together by the technology, interactivity, stunning visuals and fun that only video games can provide.  Completely synchronized cutting-edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments dazzle audiences of all ages – gamers and non-gamers alike.

Currently featuring music and exclusive video from popular franchises such as: Mario™, Zelda®, Halo®, Final Fantasy®, Warcraft®, Sonic™, Metal Gear Solid®, Kingdom Hearts, Guitar Hero™, Chrono Cross™, Myst®, Tron, Castlevania®, Metroid®, Medal of Honor™, God of War™, BioShock™, Civilization IV, Tomb Raider®, Harry Potter™, Beyond Good & Evil™, Advent Rising, EverQuest® II, Monkey Island, Earthworm Jim, Pac-Man, Conan, Headhunter, Splinter Cell®, Ghost Recon™, Rainbow Six®, Jade Empire, Metroid, Contra and a special Classic Arcade Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong® to Donkey Kong® including such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Frogger, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Gauntlet, Space Invaders, Outrun and MANY MORE!

Video Games Live is the largest and most successful video game concert in the world having already performed around the globe to over 250,000 people on 5 continents. The Video Games Live debut performance took place on July 6th, 2005 at the Hollywood Bowl featuring the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Over 11,000 audience members participated in the largest video game concert in history. Video Games Live was the first video game concert to ever perform in Canada, England, Brazil, New Zealand, Mexico, Scotland, Taiwan, China, Portugal, France & Spain. It was also the very first American game concert to perform in Asia (Korea) at the 12,000 seat Olympic Park Stadium.  In 2007 they were recipients of a major industry award in Brazil for "Special Breakthrough Achievement" following their sold out 2006 performances in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind show go on sale this Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. and start at just $20 (Service Fees May Apply). Tickets are available at stage1tickets.com, all Stage1 Ticket Outlets (Sports Time Fan Shops, Checkers, and select CD Tradepost locations including in Hutchinson), the Hartman Arena Box Office or by calling 316-927-3999!

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ARTIST/EVENT - Video Games Live Featuring The WSU Orchestra and Choir

ON SALE - 10 a.m.  Saturday, August 21